What is private civil liberties index in Paraguay?

Private civil liberties index in Paraguay was 0.783 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Paraguay?

The highest recorded value was 0.879 in 2009.

What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Paraguay?

The lowest recorded value was 0.014 in 1815.

How does Paraguay rank for private civil liberties index?

Paraguay ranks 85th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.

Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Paraguay?

Over the last ten years it is down 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Paraguay data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Private Civil Liberties Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Private Civil Liberties Index in Paraguay

Name: Private Civil Liberties Index in Paraguay
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Paraguay: Private Civil Liberties Index was 0.783 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.783

Change on year

up 3.8%

World rank

85th

of 176 countries

All-time high

0.879

in 2009

All-time low

0.014

in 1815

Years of data

215

1811–2025

Private Civil Liberties Index in Paraguay, 1811–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, private civil liberties index in Paraguay stood at 0.783.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.8% on the previous year and down 9.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, private civil liberties index in Paraguay peaked at 0.879 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0.014, in 1815.

That places Paraguay 85th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1810s	0.0302	0.014	0.061	9
1820s	0.014	0.014	0.014	10
1830s	0.014	0.014	0.014	10
1840s	0.0514	0.022	0.068	10
1850s	0.067	0.066	0.068	10
1860s	0.0348	0.014	0.066	10
1870s	0.2769	0.042	0.303	10
1880s	0.3	0.297	0.303	10
1890s	0.297	0.297	0.297	10
1900s	0.297	0.297	0.297	10
1910s	0.297	0.297	0.297	10
1920s	0.3354	0.297	0.361	10
1930s	0.354	0.335	0.361	10
1940s	0.3412	0.298	0.358	10
1950s	0.3239	0.318	0.331	10
1960s	0.2961	0.28	0.298	10
1970s	0.2884	0.28	0.294	10
1980s	0.315	0.31	0.346	10
1990s	0.828	0.787	0.845	10
2000s	0.8605	0.845	0.879	10
2010s	0.8596	0.843	0.879	10
2020s	0.7688	0.754	0.783	6

Countries ranked near Paraguay

82 Bolivia 0.801 compare
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Autumn temperature anomalies 1.42 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies -0.3055 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions

What is private civil liberties index in Paraguay?: Private civil liberties index in Paraguay was 0.783 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest private civil liberties index recorded in Paraguay?: The highest recorded value was 0.879 in 2009.
What is the lowest private civil liberties index recorded in Paraguay?: The lowest recorded value was 0.014 in 1815.
How does Paraguay rank for private civil liberties index?: Paraguay ranks 85th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
Is private civil liberties index rising or falling in Paraguay?: Over the last ten years it is down 9.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Paraguay data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Private Civil Liberties Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Private Civil Liberties Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 176 places, 30,494 data points, 1789–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate the extent to which people are free from forced labor, have property rights, and enjoy freedom of movement and religion.